How long does it take to get over stopping TRAMADOL?

I have been on Tramadol for about 2 years b4 back surgery I was taking 2x50mg 4 times a day Now take only morning & night I have not taken any for over 24 hrs now & I feel like all my nerves r on edge I can't sleep but I am sleepy It's driving me nuts Any help or advice wud b great Thank u in advance <3

Hi, you will suffer side effects if you quit 'cold turkey' after taking it for 2 years. A better way to discontinue treatment would be to decrease your twice daily dose by half, so 1 x 50mg each dose instead of 2. Do this for 7- 10 days, then decrease to just one tablet per day (morning or evening- which ever is best for you), again for 7- 10 days. Then you can think about taking one tablet every other day for a couple of weeks. Hopefully this way you shouldn't experience the symptoms you are at the moment...

Hi, I had been on other narcotic pain meds for almost two years, but the last month I used them, I had Tramadol, at 50mg X 4 times daily. I weaned off them, but not long enough. And yes, the nerves were worse than on edge. I was extremely depressed and cried at the drop of a hat. The insomnia was terrible. Lay awake night after night. I talked to my Doctor after 6 days. He told me that I could get more Tramadol to wean longer, or he could give me Clonidine for cravings and Larazepam for the nervous condition. I told him that I never want Tramadol in my body again. I went with option two, with concerns of taking Larazepam. Both of these helped, but when I stopped the Lorazepan (after two weeks) I couldn't sleep again. He prescribed Trazadone to help sleep. It does help, but I still have an occasional sleepless night. I am much better now than I was though. I have been without Tramadol or other pain meds for 23 days. I can tell you that this will get better.

Sudden Tramadol withdrawal causes severe nerve zaps in the legs and arms, insomnia for days (I was up for 6 days and nights) and a terrible feeling of dread, among other things. I was on it for years due to a motorcycle accident that caused spinal injuries. I would strongly urge anyone who is trying to stop do so gradually. Get down to 1 pill a day.. then try skipping days, then wait till you start withdrawal symptoms then take a dose.. Take it at your own speed and never give up and you will get free of this drug. Also, ask your doctor for a prescription of Lyrica as it seems to help with pain issues a bit and also helps coming off narcotics.